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100 1 _aHeadlam, Cecil,
_d1872-1934
245 1 0 _aOxford and Its Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aMediæval town series
500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-13
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Oxford and Its Story" by Cecil Headlam is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history of Oxford, England, touching on its architecture, educational significance, and social evolution. The narrative likely unfolds through various intriguing elements connected to the city, including its castles, churches, and the famed university that has shaped thought and education over centuries. The opening of this work establishes a vivid description of Oxford, emphasizing its stunning beauty and the profundity of its historical significance. Headlam invites readers to appreciate the picturesque scenery approaching the city, likening it to historical narratives surrounding its architecture and inhabitants. He begins with reflections on the profound moments of encountering the city, transitioning into the deeper historical context by discussing key landmarks and their connections to Oxford’s past, including its churches and the founding myths related to figures such as S. Frideswide. The initial chapter sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Oxford's intertwining of spirituality and scholarship in shaping the character of this historic locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUniversity of Oxford -- History
653 _aOxford (England) -- History
700 1 _aRailton, Fanny
700 1 _aRailton, Herbert,
_d1857-1910
830 0 _aMediæval town series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46274
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